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#436557 - 08/26/17 02:16 PM Re: Korg update OS 2.1 [Re: DonM]
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
Posts: 16735
Loc: Benton, LA, USA
KAOSS is only on the PA4X, starting with OS2.0. It can not be added to the 3x. I had the S970 and PA3X at the same time and the Korg is far more advanced (my opinion of course). I can't think of much that the 970 does better than the 3X. It is not even smaller, though a couple pounds lighter in weight.
Short list of pluses for the 3X:
Wonderful vocal harmonizer
MANY programmable sliders, buttons, etc.
Songbook feature.
Conventional power cable (no wall wart)
XLR mic input
Multiple outputs.
Joy stick as opposed to wheels.
Touch Strip
Ability to use inexpensive FC5 foot controller, plus pedal, plus switch.
Chord Sequencer
Dual Music/Sequence Player
Full size keys and far better key feel.
Periodic new styles and sounds FREE from Korg.
Choice of 61 or 76 notes.
Phantom Power if needed.
There are many more, but it isn't really fair comparing top of the line Korg to middle of line Yamaha. The 970 has some great styles and sounds.
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#436558 - 08/26/17 02:29 PM Re: Korg update OS 2.1 [Re: DonM]
Dnj Online   content
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Kaoss is included in the new update 2.01 Only on the Pa4x...it's really amazing to use with styles. Im learning more with it every day...
Imo the Pa3x will offer you many more
pro features then the S970 of which I just got rid of and will not look back,....

Good luck


Edited by Dnj (08/26/17 02:38 PM)

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#436559 - 08/26/17 02:34 PM Re: Korg update OS 2.1 [Re: Melodious]
Stephenm52 Offline
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Registered: 04/13/05
Posts: 5126
Loc: USA
Originally Posted By Melodious
Thanks DNJ for the reply. Is KAOSS only on the Pa4x or is it included in the new OS 2.1 and can it be added to the Pa3x (I might be wrong on this one)? And one last question; I have the chance to either purchase the Korg 3aX or a Yamaha s970. Any suggestions on choosing between the 2? Thanks very much for your help. This forum is much friendlier than other forums I have visited (not in Synth Zone).
Den


Just my 2 pennies worth, I’d go with the Pa3x. I have an S970, had a Pa3x and now the PA4x. If someone put a gun to my head and said “you can only have the Pa3x or the S970” it would be the Pa3x I keep. Both are great boards but there’s just something about playing live with the Pa3x that works better.

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